Happy Easter,
spent with your families
and loved one,
in the hopeful spirit of the Risen Christ.
Sunday, 24 April 2011
Easter
All week I went shopping, cleaned house and cooked special dishes. Now it’s time to reset. Weather is rainy today and I have planned a lot of walking my family in the Easter holiday. Tomorrow we wanted to go to zoo with our daughter. According to British tradition, the Easter bunny had hidden chocolate eggs in our garden. We look forward to sun will come out to find eggs.
Thursday, 14 April 2011
:-)
Hurrah! I haven’t arrears on my blog! I am very happy for that reason.
I promise to work regularly!
I promise to work regularly!
7th précis
Title: Poland marks Smolensk plane crash anniversary
Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13025746
Vocabulary:
justice – (n) fairness;
„Law and Justice” is main opposition party in Poland.
Justice is the foundation of a good teacher.
issue – (n) topic for discussion;
It’s a website devoted to environmental issues.
The government cannot avoid the issue of homelessness.
bury – (v) to put a body in ground after death;
All his family are buried in the same cemetery.
She wants to be buried in the village graveyard.
dense - (adj.) containing a lot of things or people close together;
I was lost in dense forest.
notable - (adj) interesting or important;
The area is notable for its scenery and wildlife.
It was notable events.
reckon – (v) to belive or consider; to have the opinion;
I reckon there’s something wrong with him.
This is generally reckoned to be the nicest area in the city.
twin – (n) one of two children born at the same time to the same mother.
I have a twin brother and one sister.
They are identical twins.
Precis:
Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13025746
Vocabulary:
justice – (n) fairness;
„Law and Justice” is main opposition party in Poland.
Justice is the foundation of a good teacher.
issue – (n) topic for discussion;
It’s a website devoted to environmental issues.
The government cannot avoid the issue of homelessness.
bury – (v) to put a body in ground after death;
All his family are buried in the same cemetery.
She wants to be buried in the village graveyard.
dense - (adj.) containing a lot of things or people close together;
I was lost in dense forest.
notable - (adj) interesting or important;
The area is notable for its scenery and wildlife.
It was notable events.
reckon – (v) to belive or consider; to have the opinion;
I reckon there’s something wrong with him.
This is generally reckoned to be the nicest area in the city.
twin – (n) one of two children born at the same time to the same mother.
I have a twin brother and one sister.
They are identical twins.
Precis:
Poles are celebrating the first anniversary of plane crash which killed Polish President Lech Kaczyński, his wife and 94 other victims including the representatives of the armed forces, National Bank, Olympic Committee and politicians from all parties. It was the worst national disaster since the Second World War. The place of crash was a symbolic. The delegation was coming to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Katyn massacre. During the Second World War, Polish officers, the elite of the country were murdered on Stalin’s orders.
After the crash, the Polish nation was in shock. People put flowers outside the presidential palace. When announced that Lech Kaczyński and Maria Kaczyńska will be buried on Wawel Hill in Krakow, some Poles felt that this place was inappropriate.
The investigation into the crash was carried out by Russian specialists, because the tragedy was in Russian. In January, the Russians gave the results of the investigation. The cause of the crash was pilot mistake. Jarosław Kaczyński doesn’t agree with this report. Currently, the investigation is carried out by the Polish side.
After the crash, the Polish nation was in shock. People put flowers outside the presidential palace. When announced that Lech Kaczyński and Maria Kaczyńska will be buried on Wawel Hill in Krakow, some Poles felt that this place was inappropriate.
The investigation into the crash was carried out by Russian specialists, because the tragedy was in Russian. In January, the Russians gave the results of the investigation. The cause of the crash was pilot mistake. Jarosław Kaczyński doesn’t agree with this report. Currently, the investigation is carried out by the Polish side.
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
6th précis
Title: New York set to be big loser as sea levels rise
Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-13011073
Vocabulary:
attempt – (v) to try to do sth that is difficult;
The government has made no attempt to avert the crisis.
Don’t attempt to argue with him.
extent - (n) area or size of sth;
I was amazed at the extent of his knowledge.
The full extent of the damage is not yet known.
impact – (n) an effect or impression;
Her song made a grate impact on the audience.
Tougher environmental laws could have negative impacts on economic growth.
melt – (v) to change a solid substance into a liquid
The snow is melting.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
pile – (v) to put a large number of things on top of each other
Newspapers and magazines were piled up on the floor.
Pile them on top of each other.
equally - (adv.) to the same degree;
This recipe works equally well with soft fruit.
They both worked equally hard.
uncertain - (adj.) not sure;
She was still uncertain of his true feelings for her.
The origin of the word is uncertain.
Precis:
Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-13011073
Vocabulary:
attempt – (v) to try to do sth that is difficult;
The government has made no attempt to avert the crisis.
Don’t attempt to argue with him.
extent - (n) area or size of sth;
I was amazed at the extent of his knowledge.
The full extent of the damage is not yet known.
impact – (n) an effect or impression;
Her song made a grate impact on the audience.
Tougher environmental laws could have negative impacts on economic growth.
melt – (v) to change a solid substance into a liquid
The snow is melting.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
pile – (v) to put a large number of things on top of each other
Newspapers and magazines were piled up on the floor.
Pile them on top of each other.
equally - (adv.) to the same degree;
This recipe works equally well with soft fruit.
They both worked equally hard.
uncertain - (adj.) not sure;
She was still uncertain of his true feelings for her.
The origin of the word is uncertain.
Precis:
The sea level is getting higher. Forecasts indicate in 2007 that sea level grow about 28cm by the year 2010. It is a global average. The researchers began to study different regions of the world. The biggest impact on sea level rise are:
- ocan currents
- differences in the temperature
- salinity
- land movements.
The global warming is imprtant in this topick, because it has influence on the currents. The biggest rise in sea level is expected to be in New York. An interesting occurrence is that in the areas closer the melting ice, sea level will be smaller than futher away.
If the ice melts, the sea level will rise, but gravitation force decreases, so the local water levelmay decrease. There are many uncertainties in this studies, but it is certain that some parts of the world sea level to rise faster than other parts.
- ocan currents
- differences in the temperature
- salinity
- land movements.
The global warming is imprtant in this topick, because it has influence on the currents. The biggest rise in sea level is expected to be in New York. An interesting occurrence is that in the areas closer the melting ice, sea level will be smaller than futher away.
If the ice melts, the sea level will rise, but gravitation force decreases, so the local water levelmay decrease. There are many uncertainties in this studies, but it is certain that some parts of the world sea level to rise faster than other parts.
A Car
I want to buy a car. The car should be small, nice, from the first owner, serviced at ASO and blue like eyes my daughter (different color may be too). I am thinking about seicento. My car is very old so I am looking for something new. Finding a good car is a difficul task.
5th précis
Title: 'Tipsy' alcohol gene 'could help curb alcoholism'
Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11572894
Vocabulary:
addicted – (adj.) unable to stop taking or doing sth harmful
He admitted he was addicted to cocaine.
He is addicted to football.
aim - (v) to intend to do or achives sth
We aim to leave after breakfast.
The company is aiming at a 25% increase in profit.
obviously – (adv.) as can be seen or understood; clearly;
Obviously I’ll have to think about your offer carefully.
There has obviously been a mistake.
liver – (n) the organ in your body that cleans your blood and produces bile
A liver is very importan organ in our body.
A liver produce a liquid that helps your body process fat.
sibling – (n) your siblings are your brothers and sisters;
He has no siblings.
She is very happy, because she has 4 siblings.
sober – (adj.)not drunk;
We’ll talk about this tomorrow, when you’re sober.
He is never sober.
reveal – (v) to make sth known that was previously secret or unknown;
She revealed that she had money problems.
She refused to reveal the contents of the letter.
Precis:
There is a gene that explains why some people feel the effects of alcohol faster than other. This gene is called CYP2E1 and is protect against alcoholism. People who have this gene are less vulnerable to alcoholism. This is because the people who react faster and harder on alcohol are less likely to experience alcohol dependence.
The researchers made scientific experiments, which were tested in 200 pairs of students who had siblings and who had one parent addicted to alcohol. Choosen students don’t have alcohol problems with themselves. Researchers gave the student a mixture of alcohol and soda, students must answer how they felt: drunk, sober, sleepy or awake.
The findings with gene CYP2E1 were compared with test results with students. People who have a parent with alcohol problems have four times more risk of alcoholism.
This discovery will be helpful in treatment alcoholism, because people could be give CYP2E1.
Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11572894
Vocabulary:
addicted – (adj.) unable to stop taking or doing sth harmful
He admitted he was addicted to cocaine.
He is addicted to football.
aim - (v) to intend to do or achives sth
We aim to leave after breakfast.
The company is aiming at a 25% increase in profit.
obviously – (adv.) as can be seen or understood; clearly;
Obviously I’ll have to think about your offer carefully.
There has obviously been a mistake.
liver – (n) the organ in your body that cleans your blood and produces bile
A liver is very importan organ in our body.
A liver produce a liquid that helps your body process fat.
sibling – (n) your siblings are your brothers and sisters;
He has no siblings.
She is very happy, because she has 4 siblings.
sober – (adj.)not drunk;
We’ll talk about this tomorrow, when you’re sober.
He is never sober.
reveal – (v) to make sth known that was previously secret or unknown;
She revealed that she had money problems.
She refused to reveal the contents of the letter.
Precis:
There is a gene that explains why some people feel the effects of alcohol faster than other. This gene is called CYP2E1 and is protect against alcoholism. People who have this gene are less vulnerable to alcoholism. This is because the people who react faster and harder on alcohol are less likely to experience alcohol dependence.
The researchers made scientific experiments, which were tested in 200 pairs of students who had siblings and who had one parent addicted to alcohol. Choosen students don’t have alcohol problems with themselves. Researchers gave the student a mixture of alcohol and soda, students must answer how they felt: drunk, sober, sleepy or awake.
The findings with gene CYP2E1 were compared with test results with students. People who have a parent with alcohol problems have four times more risk of alcoholism.
This discovery will be helpful in treatment alcoholism, because people could be give CYP2E1.
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
4th précis
Title: Do trees on the streets make people happy?
Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11889768
Vocabulary:
recover – (v) to become well again after you have been ill;
It took him two months to recover from the operation.
He was fired last month and he’s still recovering from the shock.
postpone (v) - to decide that something will not be done at the time when it was planned for, but at a later time;
Bad weather forced us to postpone Friday’s game.
The weeding was postponed until August.
community (n) – the gruop of people who live in a particulary place, country;
I wanted to work somewhere where I could serve the community.
Recent increases in crime have disturbed the hole community.
victim (n) – a person that is injured, killed or hurt by sb
My relative was a murder victim.
The children are often the innocent victims of a divorce.
involve (v) - to make necessary;
The job involves a lot of travelling.
The course involves a great deal of hard work.
brick (n) – a hard block of baked clay that is used for building houses
A house built of red brick.
A block was made of brick.
drab (adj.) – not colorful or interesting;
There is a drab grey office building.
Their lives seem so drab.
Precis:
In the UK is a capaign of planting trees. The Big Tree Plant campaign is going to plant a millon trees in urban areas during the four next years. British government wants spend about 4,2 millions pounds on planting trees in cities, which will improve the quality of people’s life.
According to research property prices, which are located in green areas are more expensive by 15%.
Trees are also great for our health and they are beautiful and practical, because they bring many benefits to our live. In the summer, thanks to its we have a shadow. In the winter when we need more light, trees lost their leaves. They are good for the local climate change because they put water back into atmosphere wich cools the area.
Studies show that people living near green spaces are calmer, happier and healthier. Patients who have a view of nature through hospital windows recover better after surgery.
Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11889768
Vocabulary:
recover – (v) to become well again after you have been ill;
It took him two months to recover from the operation.
He was fired last month and he’s still recovering from the shock.
postpone (v) - to decide that something will not be done at the time when it was planned for, but at a later time;
Bad weather forced us to postpone Friday’s game.
The weeding was postponed until August.
community (n) – the gruop of people who live in a particulary place, country;
I wanted to work somewhere where I could serve the community.
Recent increases in crime have disturbed the hole community.
victim (n) – a person that is injured, killed or hurt by sb
My relative was a murder victim.
The children are often the innocent victims of a divorce.
involve (v) - to make necessary;
The job involves a lot of travelling.
The course involves a great deal of hard work.
brick (n) – a hard block of baked clay that is used for building houses
A house built of red brick.
A block was made of brick.
drab (adj.) – not colorful or interesting;
There is a drab grey office building.
Their lives seem so drab.
Precis:
In the UK is a capaign of planting trees. The Big Tree Plant campaign is going to plant a millon trees in urban areas during the four next years. British government wants spend about 4,2 millions pounds on planting trees in cities, which will improve the quality of people’s life.
According to research property prices, which are located in green areas are more expensive by 15%.
Trees are also great for our health and they are beautiful and practical, because they bring many benefits to our live. In the summer, thanks to its we have a shadow. In the winter when we need more light, trees lost their leaves. They are good for the local climate change because they put water back into atmosphere wich cools the area.
Studies show that people living near green spaces are calmer, happier and healthier. Patients who have a view of nature through hospital windows recover better after surgery.
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Nice Sunday
On Sunday I decided to make the first free day without learning. It was beautiful day spent with my family. The weather was fantastic. All afternoon, we were wandering around The Old Town. My daughter was doing the first steps in Wawel Castle. But I have to pay for the pleasure and now I have to sit and study late into the night. Goodnight!
Learning...
I think that never in my life I learnt as much as now. Maybe in primary school when I had to learn to read and write. I don't remember. In high school I learned a little bit less than in primary school, and I passed the final exams very well and well. At my first college I learned a few days before the exam and I passed each exam. In our school before quiz I was learning from Sunday to Thursday and I don’t always manage to pass. I don’t think about exams at the end of the year. It is too depressing...
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